Senior Project Manager - Structural

Senior Project Manager – Structural

Full-time | Melbourne, VIC | Steel Builder (AUS)

Steel Builder (AUS) continues to expand nationally, delivering high-quality structural steel solutions across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. As our project portfolio continues to grow, we're seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex structural steel projects while mentoring and developing our project teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business where you'll have a direct impact on project performance, client relationships, operational excellence, and the continued growth of our organisation.

Why join Steel Builder (AUS)?

At Steel Builder, you'll play a pivotal leadership role in delivering landmark structural steel projects while helping shape the future of our project delivery team.

In this role, you'll directly influence:

• Successful delivery of multiple structural steel projects from award through to completion
• Leadership and development of Project Managers and Project Co-ordinators
• Strong client, consultant, subcontractor and supplier relationships
• Commercial performance, project profitability and risk management
• Continuous improvement across project delivery processes

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary package + super
• Leadership role with genuine influence across the business
• Opportunity to work on major commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects
• Career progression within a growing national business
• Supportive leadership team committed to innovation and continuous improvement

The opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager – Operations, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of multiple structural steel projects while providing strategic direction and mentoring to the project delivery team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the successful delivery of multiple structural steel projects, ensuring safety, quality, programme and budget objectives are achieved
• Managing project teams, providing leadership, coaching and technical guidance to Project Managers and Project Co-ordinators
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Overseeing procurement strategies and subcontractor performance
• Managing project budgets, forecasting, cost control and commercial outcomes
• Identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Reviewing project schedules and ensuring milestones are achieved
• Driving compliance with contractual obligations, Australian Standards, WHS legislation and quality requirements
• Collaborating closely with estimating, detailing, fabrication and site teams to ensure seamless project delivery
• Supporting business development activities and contributing to future project opportunities
• Promoting a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration and continuous improvement

As a senior leader, you'll play a key role in shaping project delivery standards while ensuring exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Our performance culture

Success in this role looks like:

• Exceptional leadership that develops high-performing project teams
• Consistent delivery of projects on time and within budget
• Strong commercial awareness and sound decision-making
• Excellent stakeholder management and client satisfaction
• Proactive risk identification and problem solving
• Continuous improvement of systems, processes and project outcomes

At Steel Builder, we value integrity, accountability, innovation and teamwork. You'll be empowered to make decisions, influence business outcomes and help drive our continued success.

What you'll bring

• Minimum 8–10 years' experience managing structural steel or commercial construction projects
• Demonstrated experience successfully delivering large-scale commercial, industrial or infrastructure projects
• Proven leadership experience managing project teams and mentoring staff
• Strong commercial and contractual management skills
• Excellent understanding of structural steel fabrication, erection and construction methodologies
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong knowledge of Australian building codes, standards and WHS legislation
• High level of proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline
• Current Australian Driver Licence

Ready to lead with us?

If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to lead complex structural steel projects, mentor high-performing teams and contribute to the growth of an ambitious national business, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your leadership experience and achievements in structural steel or commercial construction project delivery.

Steel Builder is not currently accepting agency submissions. Please do not forward profiles or resumes to Steel Builder hiring managers or employees. This will not constitute an introduction to the company and Steel Builder will not be liable for any associated fees.